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Renewable energy in peril as tariff shake-up threatens billions in losses

The Federation of Renewable Energy Developers (FRED) yesterday sounded the alarm over a looming crisis sparked by the proposed new tariff system await ..

Q1 tourist arrivals soar to new high in 2025

Wednesday, 2 April 2025 00:35

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector is riding a wave of growth in 2025, drawing over 722,000 visitors at the end of first quarter, outpacing the performance ..

Carson Group sells Equity Hotels for Rs. 243.5 m to Dedigama Group

Wednesday, 2 April 2025 00:31

Carson Cumberbatch PLC Group/Bukit Darah PLC’s subsidiary, Pegasus Hotels of Ceylon PLC has disposed of its entire shareholding in Equity Hotels Ltd ..

Raju says long-awaited triumph for Asia Capital via Rs. 783 m sale of minority stakes

Wednesday, 2 April 2025 00:25

Asia Capital PLC Managing Director Raju Radha described the receipt of Rs. 783 million via the sale of minority stakes in three Group companies was a ..

Senthilverl ups Lankem Ceylon stake to over 10%

Wednesday, 2 April 2025 00:23

High net worth but low profile investor Dr. T. Senthilverl, has crossed the 10% stake mark at Lankem Ceylon PLC. This was following him via Senthilve ..

ComBank wins five Golds including overall winner award at LankaPay Technnovation Awards

Wednesday, 2 April 2025 00:12

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon won five Gold awards at the LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2025, emphatically underlining the bank’s leadership in paym ..

Agility Innovation leads digital revolution

Wednesday, 2 April 2025 00:08

In an era where digital transformation defines success, Agility Innovation stands at the forefront, seamlessly merging technological advancement with ..

SEC cautions CSE over lapses in LTL IPO

Tuesday, 1 April 2025 03:44

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently cautioned the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) over lapses in ensuring disclosures regarding pen ..

Govt. accelerates digital transformation in labour sector

Tuesday, 1 April 2025 03:40

The Government last week held a high-level discussion to streamline Labour Department services and to enhance transparency and improve efficiency and ..

Verité Research pioneers QR-based publisher traceability

Tuesday, 1 April 2025 03:39

AI tools can now reproduce and distort any content with remarkable ease. That will accelerate today’s crisis of trust in shared content. How can aud ..

Minor rebrands Centara Ceysands as NH Bentota Ceysands Resort

Tuesday, 1 April 2025 02:26

The picturesque NH Bentota Ceysands Resort sits proudly on a peninsula, with the vibrant Indian Ocean on one side and the murky waters of the Bentota ..

Wijeyadasa criticises motion by NPP to remove suspended IGP Thennakoon

Monday, 31 March 2025 00:24

Former Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe has dismissed the motion submitted by National People’s Power (NPP) MPs to remove Deshabandu Thennakoo ..

CCPI in March signals easing of deflationary conditions: CBSL

Monday, 31 March 2025 00:21

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) said on Friday that in line with its near term projections, deflationary conditions commenced easing in March 202 ..

Jaffna International Airport expands routes with IndiGo’s direct Tiruchirappalli flights

Monday, 31 March 2025 00:15

Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Ltd., announced that the Jaffna International Airport (JIA) yesterday welcomed the inaugural direct IndiGo f ..

Ogilvy’s Geometry Global wins Bronze at ADFEST 2025

Monday, 31 March 2025 00:02

Geometry Global, a strategic business unit of the Ogilvy Group Sri Lanka, continued its winning streak at international advertising awards by clinchin ..

Stock market begins April positively

Wednesday, 2 April 2025 00:33

The Colombo stock market yesterday began the holidays-filled April on a positive note, lifting the morale of investors who have been concerned by back ..

LOLC exits from Commercial Insurance Brokers for Rs. 333 m

Wednesday, 2 April 2025 00:30

LOLC Finance Ltd. on Monday exited from Commercial Insurance Brokers Ltd. (CIBL) for Rs. 333 million. LOLC Finance (LOFC) held 40% stake in the ins ..

VIAL blames Finance Ministry for delays in imports

Wednesday, 2 April 2025 00:24

The Vehicle Importers’ Association Lanka (VIAL) has raised serious concerns over delays and mismanagement in vehicle imports, blaming the Finance Mi ..

SMB Finance sells 49% stake in Kenanga Investment for Rs. 42.7 m

Wednesday, 2 April 2025 00:20

SMB Finance PLC has sold 49% stake in associate Kenanga Investment Corporation Ltd., for Rs. 41.7 million. The stake amounting to 4.9 million shares ..

LB CIM app crowned “Most Popular Digital Payment Product”

Wednesday, 2 April 2025 00:10

LB CIM (Cash in Mobile) app, Sri Lanka’s first AI-powered digital loan and payments platform, was awarded the prestigious title of “Most Popular D ..

Sri Lanka’s first Cross-Border Payment Symposium paves way for digital tourism boom

Tuesday, 1 April 2025 04:38

Sri Lanka last week marked a significant milestone in its digital payments landscape with the successful hosting of its first-ever Cross-Border Paymen ..

CPC and LAUGFS revise fuel and gas prices

Tuesday, 1 April 2025 03:41

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CEYPETCO) and LAUGFS Gas PLC yesterday announced revised prices. ..

BOC to raise Rs. 15 b via listed debentures

Tuesday, 1 April 2025 03:40

The Bank of Ceylon (BOC) is to raise Rs. 15 billion via a listed debenture issue. ..

Experts weigh on policy framework for accelerated economic growth

Tuesday, 1 April 2025 02:42

As Sri Lanka seeks to attract greater foreign investment to drive economic recovery, the Government’s economic policy framework faced intense scruti ..

President assures to reveal key suspects in Easter Sunday attacks before 21 April

Monday, 31 March 2025 00:25

President Anura Kumara Disanayake yesterday announced that the Government will disclose the names of a significant number of individuals responsible f ..

Sri Lanka sends first-ever canned fish exports

Monday, 31 March 2025 00:22

Marking a significant milestone for Sri Lanka’s fisheries sector, the country officially began exporting locally produced canned jack mackerel from ..

Govt. opens ‘Raja Salt’ high-capacity factory to boost local production and exports

Monday, 31 March 2025 00:18

The Government took a significant step towards self-sufficiency in salt production with the opening of the ‘Raja Salt’ factory at the National Sal ..

CMA CGM SILVERSTONE makes maiden call at Hambantota International Port

Monday, 31 March 2025 00:04

The Hambantota International Port (HIP) welcomed vessel CMA CGM SILVERSTONE, a pure car carrier operated by CMA CGM, marking her first-ever call at a ..

Govt. doubles stamp duty on lease and rental agreements

Monday, 31 March 2025 00:00

The Government has announced a 100% increase in stamp duty on lease and rental agreements, with the new rates taking effect from tomorrow (1 April). ..

Q1 tourist arrivals soar to new high in 2025

Wednesday, 2 April 2025 00:35

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector is riding a wave of growth in 2025, drawing over 722,000 visitors at the end of first quarter, outpacing the performance ..

Stock market begins April positively

Wednesday, 2 April 2025 00:33

The Colombo stock market yesterday began the holidays-filled April on a positive note, lifting the morale of investors who have been concerned by back ..

Carson Group sells Equity Hotels for Rs. 243.5 m to Dedigama Group

Wednesday, 2 April 2025 00:31

Carson Cumberbatch PLC Group/Bukit Darah PLC’s subsidiary, Pegasus Hotels of Ceylon PLC has disposed of its entire shareholding in Equity Hotels Ltd ..

LOLC exits from Commercial Insurance Brokers for Rs. 333 m

Wednesday, 2 April 2025 00:30

LOLC Finance Ltd. on Monday exited from Commercial Insurance Brokers Ltd. (CIBL) for Rs. 333 million. LOLC Finance (LOFC) held 40% stake in the ins ..

Raju says long-awaited triumph for Asia Capital via Rs. 783 m sale of minority stakes

Wednesday, 2 April 2025 00:25

Asia Capital PLC Managing Director Raju Radha described the receipt of Rs. 783 million via the sale of minority stakes in three Group companies was a ..

VIAL blames Finance Ministry for delays in imports

Wednesday, 2 April 2025 00:24

The Vehicle Importers’ Association Lanka (VIAL) has raised serious concerns over delays and mismanagement in vehicle imports, blaming the Finance Mi ..

Senthilverl ups Lankem Ceylon stake to over 10%

Wednesday, 2 April 2025 00:23

High net worth but low profile investor Dr. T. Senthilverl, has crossed the 10% stake mark at Lankem Ceylon PLC. This was following him via Senthilve ..

SMB Finance sells 49% stake in Kenanga Investment for Rs. 42.7 m

Wednesday, 2 April 2025 00:20

SMB Finance PLC has sold 49% stake in associate Kenanga Investment Corporation Ltd., for Rs. 41.7 million. The stake amounting to 4.9 million shares ..

ComBank wins five Golds including overall winner award at LankaPay Technnovation Awards

Wednesday, 2 April 2025 00:12

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon won five Gold awards at the LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2025, emphatically underlining the bank’s leadership in paym ..

LB CIM app crowned “Most Popular Digital Payment Product”

Wednesday, 2 April 2025 00:10

LB CIM (Cash in Mobile) app, Sri Lanka’s first AI-powered digital loan and payments platform, was awarded the prestigious title of “Most Popular D ..

Agility Innovation leads digital revolution

Wednesday, 2 April 2025 00:08

In an era where digital transformation defines success, Agility Innovation stands at the forefront, seamlessly merging technological advancement with ..

Sri Lanka’s first Cross-Border Payment Symposium paves way for digital tourism boom

Tuesday, 1 April 2025 04:38

Sri Lanka last week marked a significant milestone in its digital payments landscape with the successful hosting of its first-ever Cross-Border Paymen ..

SEC cautions CSE over lapses in LTL IPO

Tuesday, 1 April 2025 03:44

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently cautioned the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) over lapses in ensuring disclosures regarding pen ..

CPC and LAUGFS revise fuel and gas prices

Tuesday, 1 April 2025 03:41

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CEYPETCO) and LAUGFS Gas PLC yesterday announced revised prices. ..

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Urban Forest Project launched near Kelaniya bridge

Monday, 31 March 2025 21:30

Under the Clean Sri Lanka Programme, the first phase of the Urban Forest Project was launched yesterday (30) near the Kelaniya Bridge. ..

IndiGo launches direct flights between Tiruchirappalli and Jaffna

Monday, 31 March 2025 20:59

President directs acceleration of Central Expressway construction

Saturday, 29 March 2025 19:20

Unilever Sri Lanka and IDB partner to boost SMEs

Saturday, 29 March 2025 13:24

Stage III medical camp supports 1,500 disabled veterans in Kurunegala

Saturday, 29 March 2025 12:09

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Saturday, 29 March 2025 11:33

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Monday, 24 March 2025 00:00

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IT / Telecom / Tech

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Paw-Sperity Xtravaganza today at Atrium Lobby, Cinnamon Grand

Saturday, 29 March 2025 00:54

Usher in the Avurudhu festivites and Easter joy, at the Paw-Sperity Xtravaganza; a treat for shoppers, where tradition and good cheer meet a cause clo ..

CAN Market and Colombo Port City Mall celebrate International Women’s Day in style

Saturday, 29 March 2025 00:53

SL Embassy collaborates with women artisans in Ankara

Saturday, 29 March 2025 00:53

Opinion and Issues

Why following IMF policy recommendations will lead to yet another debt crisis: Part 2

Thursday, 3 April 2025 01:58

In Part 1 we assessed the IMF’s diagnosis of external imbalances in developing countries and its corresponding policy recommendations. ..

Constructing plans to enhance economy and boost tourism

Thursday, 3 April 2025 01:52

‘Democracy in debt: Sri Lanka beyond the headlines’

Thursday, 3 April 2025 01:09

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Focus on neurodevelopmental disorders as UN marks World Autism Awareness Day

Thursday, 3 April 2025 02:51

2 April marked the United Nations General Assembly designated World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD), a special day meant to promote the fundamental freedo ..

Recruitment of graduates to public service: Another NPP U-turn

Wednesday, 2 April 2025 00:00

April 1971; Sri Lankan State’s original sin

Tuesday, 1 April 2025 00:00

Ignore the hypocrisy, address the issues

Monday, 31 March 2025 00:00

Dilemma over SVAT removal

Saturday, 29 March 2025 01:10

EU GSP+: Critical trade concession SL cannot afford to lose

Friday, 28 March 2025 00:00

Special Report

President and experts dissect new Govt.’s maiden Budget 2025

Thursday, 20 February 2025 04:36

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday participated as the Chief Guest at the 15th consecutive post-Budget forum organised by the Daily FT, in p ..

President AKD presents Budget 2025

Tuesday, 18 February 2025 03:18

Presidential Election 2024

Monday, 23 September 2024 00:50

Winners of ’’Lesser-known Foods of Sri Lanka’’ cooking competition announced in line with finale of six-week long campaign

Friday, 28 March 2025 00:04

Barbeque Nation opens first outlet in Sri Lanka at Colombo City Centre

Friday, 28 March 2025 00:02

Business News

Sri Lanka and Switzerland strengthen bilateral trade via collaborations

Dhammika Fernando re-elected as FTZMA Chairman; lists key suggestions of private sector

Enhanced AML controls and law reform urgent priority for Sri Lanka

Cecrafto wins “Best National Industry Brand” Award at National Industry Brand Excellence Awards

RoarAdx celebrates five years of fuelling Meta advertising success in South Asia

Asia Capital strengthens Board with 3 INE Directors

Fairway Holdings announces leadership transition

Visa commits to support women entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka

People’s Bank launches ‘Vanitha Vasana Credit Card’

Unilever supports women-led micro entrepreneurs in partnership with IDB, WCIC

Sysco LABS’ Shanthi Rajesh joins SLASSCOM panel on diversity in technology

Diva Dathata Diriyak Entrepreneurial Skills Development Program in North Central Province

Sunshine Holdings embarks on new chapter as Shyam Sathasivam succeeds veteran leader Vish Govindasamy

Pintanna Oud expands legacy with launch of Prestige Oud

ITC SheTrades Outlook celebrates gender-inclusive policy reforms in Sri Lanka

INSEE Ecocycle hosts International Conference on Resource Efficiency Towards Sustainability 2025 to advance resource circularity solutions

Spa Ceylon: Global award winners in Well-Ageing skincare excellence

LCB Finance signs contract with OpenArc for eSecretary

Seylan Bank joins The Wedding Show 2025 as Official Banking Partner

Role of accountancy in driving economic growth and revival

Optimism among Swedish companies working with Sri Lanka

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MP Chamara Sampath further remanded till 8 April

Court of Appeal orders temporary suspension of Election activities in several LG bodies till today

Ex-State Minister Viyalendiran further remanded

President’s Fund to support children affected by elephant intrusions

Special medical team ready from Sri Lanka to assist Myanmar: Health Minister

Ex-Minister Tiran grilled by CID over Weligama shooting incident

Appeal Court suspends Puttalam Court order to remand lady lawyer

Senior journalist Namini Wijedasa wins US Secretary of State’s 2025 International Women of Courage Award

Prime Minister advocates for stronger ties with Germany during visit to Hamburg

Day of remembrance, prayer, and support for families of 278 forcibly cremated in SL

Ballot papers distribution to begin on 16 April: EC

National Green Front condemns UK sanctions on ‘war heroes’

Court of Appeal to decide Ranaweera’s petition on 28 April

Ravi K accuses UNP members of sabotage

National Transport Commission Chairman resigns

Riding the Indian Wave: World’s fifth largest economy on Sri Lanka’s shores

MP Chamara Sampath remanded till 1 April

Pathfinder Foundation, Ananta Aspen Centre hold India-Sri Lanka Strategic Dialogue ahead of Modi visit

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Urban Forest Project launched near Kelaniya bridge

IndiGo launches direct flights between Tiruchirappalli and Jaffna

President directs acceleration of Central Expressway construction

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